3. Hemophilia is a sex linked trait that does not allow for blood clotting normally. It is a recessive genetic defect.  In the royal family, the mother of the Prince is a carrier for hemophilia. (XHXh) while the father is normal.  ( XHY)  .  What is the genotype of the Prince if he carries the bleeder’s disease?  What is the probability that all the female princesses are normal?  Use the Punnett square to show your solution

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3. Hemophilia is a sex linked trait that does not allow for blood clotting normally. It is a recessive genetic defect.  In the royal family, the mother of the Prince is a carrier for hemophilia. (XHXh) while the father is normal.  ( XHY)  .  What is the genotype of the Prince if he carries the bleeder’s disease?  What is the probability that all the female princesses are normal?  Use the Punnett square to show your solution.

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